At the base of the monolithic Scientology Center in East Hollywood lies a strip of shops which heretofore has gone unnoticed. Driving on Fountain through that area, one’s eyes are drawn to Square One on the south side of the street. But looking north, one would see something new.

But wait. Isn’t butter supposed to melt? This butter was not melting. Why? The dish was not hot at all. None of it. The meat, the potatoes and the broccolini were all lukewarm. Methinks this dish was fired and sat for a while as the shepherd’s pie was cooking. Flavor-wise it was good and made a heck of a steak sandwich the following day. But a little timing problem in the kitchen is one of the hiccups of a newly started restaurant.

There are some interesting cocktails, but the French La Grange wine was corked. An Australian Chardonnay was much better. All in all, these hiccups are easily fixed, and I expect to return after they’ve been around for a while longer.

real shepherd’s pie (supposed to be lamb) is killer and i miss it… the Hatch where we’re going back to this month up in paso used to have it and now they don’t. you reminded me to make it again! want to go try this place.

Indeed they were. Herman Story was so much more fun and the wine much better than anything we tried at Tin City. Sorry for thread drift.
The roast chicken at Hatch and side veggie dishes were excellent.

Interesting. I do know that Aaron is at Tin City and it’s phenomenal. I’ve loved Desparada as well and Brian Benson pretty good. Didn’t book the Hatch this time. Think we’ll grill more and will go to il cortile one day